TRAFFIC UPDATE – All inbound lanes and one outbound lane of Augusta Road/US-1 have reopened after a three-vehicle collision with injuries.

The wreck was caused, police said, by a driver failing to yield the right of way when turning onto Augusta Road from Stoneridge Drive. The at-fault driver in the Chevrolet Traverse fled on foot after the crash, and officers are investigating who he may be.

Anyone with information on who this driver is, please call 803-359-6260.

All lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) at Stoneridge Drive were closed due to a collision that occurred around 9:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Lexington Police Department. It was a three vehicle collision with injuries.

Police asked drivers to avoid the area. Inbound and outbound traffic was being turned around until the site was cleared. (LPD photos)